Apogee is seeking a full-time Technical Recruiter located in at our headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As part of the Talent Acquisition team the Technical Recruiter will be responsible for full-cycle recruiting, as well as assisting with proposal efforts. 

Why work with us?

Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee’s culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time.

What you'll be doing:

• Consult with hiring manger, draft detailed job descriptions and compelling job postings, determines effective screening questions, and posts requisitions. 
• Work with proposal team to develop staffing plans and perform recruiting to secure key resources necessary for submitting a competitive proposal. 
• Build a network of government contracting industry professionals via LinkedIn, Clearance Jobs, etc.; leverage relationships to source qualified candidates for open positions.
• Research and write job descriptions for new positions.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies and sources talent utilizing the ATS, job boards, postings, referrals, and attending events. Monitor sourcing strategies to determine effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Consult with candidates, find out what drives them, and guide candidates through the hiring process.
• Screens talent to ensure candidates are qualified and fully vetted for the role.
• Negotiates offers, prepares offer letters, and follows up to ensure success in closing candidates. 
• Attends/conducts meetings with hiring managers to determine current and upcoming needs.
• Works special projects as assigned; including new contract transitions and corporate projects such as process improvement or innovation initiatives. 
• Travel may be required for site visits or career fairs.

What you'll need:

• Must possess one of the following education/experience combinations:
  • Master's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant full lifecycle recruitment experience
  • OR, Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant full lifecycle recruitment experience
  • OR, 11 years of directly related experience in lieu of degree 
• Experience with DoD recruiting and/or technical recruiting is highly desired
• Experience cold calling and building relationships
• Experience identifying, engaging, and screening candidates
• Experience assessing candidate's qualifications against Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Statements of Work (SOW)
• Experience with negotiations and selling the value of the position
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits & Compensation:

• Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with a HSA and HRA and a traditional POS plan with co-pays, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves. Regular part time employees scheduled for twenty-four or more hours per work week are eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis.
• This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
• The base pay for this position is $70,000 to $110,000. Base pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, training and education.